How Steve Jobs Blew Up the Rules of Branding

To: killermosquito

I see he had excellent tastes ... :-) ...

21 posted on 03/25/2014 9:39:17 AM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: a fool in paradise

Actually, Apple Computers was named after the Apple Record label. Apple Computer signed an agreement with Thorn-EMI, Ltd., that prohibited Apple Computer from ever becoming involved in the sale or distribution of music. Years later, that agreement was modified allowing Apple Computers to do what they are doing, in return for sizeable "consideration" given to Thorn-EMI.

22 posted on 03/25/2014 9:43:34 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (In the long run, we are all dead.)

To: Star Traveler

“I’ve got a couple of close relatives who have Android phones, so I can do some close comparisons. I just have to say - after my comparisons - I just can’t ever envision myself with an Android phone.”

My android phone is over two years old. My wife has the latest iPhone. I still prefer my old android over the iPhone 5.

23 posted on 03/25/2014 9:50:11 AM PDT by TexasGator

Well ... kudos to your wife ... :-) ...

24 posted on 03/25/2014 9:57:32 AM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

I’ve got a couple of close relatives who have Android phones, so I can do some close comparisons. I just have to say - after my comparisons - I just can’t ever envision myself with an Android phone.

To each his own. Apple folks are loyal to the point of total non-objectivity. I have a Google Nexus 7 tablet which is equal or better than an iPad for about half the cost. I like Apple but there's some great Android stuff out there.

Apple is a bit overrated - I've had several friends come to me breathlessly telling me what their iPhone/iPad/etc can do and I'm like oh yeah my Android device does that too yawn.

25 posted on 03/25/2014 9:59:34 AM PDT by over3Owithabrain

To: Star Traveler

26 posted on 03/25/2014 10:00:18 AM PDT by cornfedcowboy

To: over3Owithabrain

Being ... “objective” and what I see and have experienced you can beat Apple’s ecosystem for its interaction and tie in with everything else and really fulfilling the sires’ needs.

I can run movies from my computer to the iPad or iPhone. I can play the music from my cloud, or the computer or on the TV and through the iPad - or from the iPad (or iPhone) to the TV and stereo system.

I can interact on one device and have it automatically show up on another device, keeping all devices integrated and up-to-date. I can mark a web page on one device - and then find that same web page open and waiting for me on another device.

I can go on and on ... but the fact of the matter is that it’s a pure joy for the users to “use” and operate. I can’t even begin to over-emphasize this enough, even if I tried. It simply “works” for the users with minimal effort.

NOW .. I’ve heard of other people using different devices going through “contortions” to get some of this same kind of stuff to work on their devices - but it’s DEFINITELY not for the “faint of heart” ... :-) ...

You’ll find that the vast majority of users appreciate this integration, ease of use and not having to be a nerd in order to get all this working “together” smoothly.

Apple absolutely EXCELS in this!

27 posted on 03/25/2014 10:47:32 AM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

A company worth a trillion dollars did something right I would say.

28 posted on 03/25/2014 1:54:24 PM PDT by Organic Panic

29 posted on 03/25/2014 2:39:36 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Organic Panic

30 posted on 03/25/2014 2:40:49 PM PDT by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

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